Which of the following statements concerning plant viral infections is FALSE?
A)The viruses penetrate the cell wall.
B)Once inside the cell, the virion sheds its capsid.
C)The viral nucleic acid takes over the genetic machinery of the host cell.
D)Additional nucleic acids are produced.
E)Viral nucleic acids and proteins are assembled into additional virus particles.

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Plant viruses cannot penetrate the cell wall on their own; they typically enter through wounds or are transmitted by vectors like insects.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Plant Viral Infections Is